TIPRO's 8Oth ANNUAL CONVENTION

Celebrate eight decades of excellence and innovation in the Texas oil and gas industry at TIPRO’s landmark 80th Annual Convention. 

The Houston Producers Forum is proud to support the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) for this milestone event in Houston. Join industry executives, policymakers, and business leaders for two days of networking, high-level advocacy, and strategic insights into the issues shaping the future of energy in the Lone Star State.

Event Details

• Dates: Monday, March 30 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026

• Location: Hotel ZaZa – Houston Museum District

• HPF Exclusive Rate: $575 (using discount code AC26HPF)

  
  

Program Highlights

Monday, March 30: Kickoff & Leadership Dinner The convention begins with a Welcome Reception, followed by the prestigious Chairman's Dinner featuring keynote speaker Bruce Niemeyer, President of Shale and Tight at Chevron, and welcome remarks from Houston Mayor John Whitmire.

Tuesday, March 31: General Session & Industry Keynotes A full day of expert-led panels and presentations, including:

• Current Energy Outlook: Insights from industry veterans James Wicklund (PPHB) and Jeff Bellman (Daniel Energy Partners).

• Permian Horizons: Leadership and innovation discussion with Danny Wesson, EVP and COO of Diamondback Energy.

• Legacy of Discovery: A conversation with Scott Sheffield (Pioneer Natural Resources) and Bryan Sheffield (Formentera Partners).

• CEO Panel: Strategic objectives and company building featuring Jason Cansler (Birch Resources) and Gray Lisenby (X2 Resources).

• Federal & State Updates: Featuring Kyle Haustveit (U.S. Department of Energy), Senator Ted Cruz, and a special address by Governor Greg Abbott.

  
  

HPF Member Registration

HPF members are invited to attend at the discounted member rate of $575. To secure this rate, please register online and use the discount code provided below:

• Registration Link: https://membership.tipro.org/event-6417874 

• HPF Discount Code: AC26HPF 

• The full registration pass includes access to all conference sessions and meals. 

Accommodations

The convention will be held at the historic Hotel ZaZa in Houston's Museum District. TIPRO has secured an exclusive group rate of $249 per night for attendees.

• Booking Link: https://tinyurl.com/yd2wtjds